Research and Connection Cluster Funding
The FREE Center Fall 24 funding cycle has closed.
A new funding cycle will open in Winter 2025. Please send any questions to free@osu.edu.
FREE Center Research and Connection Clusters bring together scholars across campus around shared areas of interest related to feminist research, education, and engagement, broadly defined.
Clusters receive up to $500 for use during the academic year. Funds can be used for securing meeting space and refreshments; purchasing books or other supplies; workshop costs; consulting; hosting community partners; tickets to arts and/or community events; hosting works-in-progress discussions; or other expenses as needed.
Clusters who seek to establish and/or deepen collaborations with community partners are highly encouraged to apply.
To learn more about the 12 clusters that were funded for the Spring 2024 semester, visit the FREE Center Research page.
Graduate Small Grants for Feminist Scholarship
Graduate Small Grants for Feminist Scholarship is a funding opportunity for Ohio State graduate students engaged in feminist research and/or creative practice. The FREE Center program awards grants of up to $500 to currently enrolled master’s and doctoral students. Students from all departments across campus are welcome to apply. Funds may be used to conduct research or develop creative projects; travel for research presentations, performances, or exhibitions; provide payment to human subjects; and purchase research/creative practice-related materials and supplies.
Proposals should demonstrate a substantial connection to the purpose and mission of the FREE Center, with preference given to those who contribute consistently to the life of the Center via event attendance and participation and/or to students working directly with our faculty affiliates.
Application Deadline: November 11, 2024
Award Announcement: early December 2024
Awards Issued: January 2024
Awards to be used by December 31, 2025
Additional Information:
- Applicants may only apply ONCE per academic year.
- Grant recipients will be required to submit receipts, proof of conference acceptance, and/or a written summary detailing how the funds were used.
The Fall 2024 call for applications is now closed.
A new funding cycle will open in Spring 2025.
FREE Center Co-Sponsorships and Collaborations
Interested in partnering with the FREE Center? We welcome proposals for collaboration, co-sponsorships and other opportunities for partnership. We are especially interested in continuing to broaden our community engagement and scholarship.
For consideration, please complete the Co-Sponsorship Application.